- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Tasks
Apply fertilizersCut agricultural cropsGrade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.Hand harvesting vegetablesMaintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapesMonitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barnsPack fruits and vegetablesPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsSeed cuttingTie and secure plantsWeedingClean work areaHarvest cropsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipmentExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Type of crops
CauliflowersGrapesVegetablesVineyard
Equipment and machinery experience
Farm truckTractorFertilizer applicatorHand tools
Automated systems experience
Automated irrigation system
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independentlyRepetitive tasksWork under pressureHandling heavy loadsTight deadlinesPhysically demandingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
FlexibilityReliabilityTeam player
Employment terms options
Early morning
Employment terms options
DayWeekend
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for Indigenous people
Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
